Welcome back.
I'm once again here in the forest and yeah I'm feeling really thrilled to accompany you into the second part of this series and today is all about learning to soothe your inner child.
And so as always just beginning to arrive into the space that you're in and you can let your breath be the doorway,
The opener.
Inhaling slowly through your nose and a nice big exhale gently through your mouth.
And again inhaling and exhaling and really allowing everything to slow down.
Yes you're allowed,
You can slow down.
And this is a safe space just for you.
Letting your shoulders drop,
Letting your beautiful face soften,
Letting your eyes soften and your cheeks.
You can even gently move your jaw from side to side just releasing some of the tension that we can store there as a woman.
Knowing that when you do that it actually also helps to release some of the tension in the hips.
I'm just having that sense right now in this moment of letting the ground beneath you just take a little more of your weight.
And right now there's nothing to figure out,
No need to perform,
No need to sort anything out,
Just being.
Just seeing your body,
Your sacred container.
What's already happening in your body,
Is there tightness in your chest or perhaps there's a sense of ease?
Whatever's there,
Let it be welcome just as it is.
And again bringing your hand to your heart space.
I'm doing this with you.
And just saying inwardly,
I'm here.
That's enough.
I notice any feelings that come up when you say that to yourself.
I noticed in my body I felt a sense of relief as I said that.
And now allowing your awareness to shift.
Perhaps the breeze in the back of this visualisation will allow you to shift inwards and downward toward the place where your inner child lives.
She's not far.
Who knows,
She may already feel you coming.
Begin to imagine that landscape again.
You know that safe private place where you met her the last time.
It might have changed slightly or it might be different and that's all okay.
Noticing what you see.
What the light is like.
Remembering what the ground feels like beneath your feet.
Really letting this place hold you and letting it hold her.
And now there she is.
Your dear little inner child.
You see her again or maybe even more clearly this time.
How does she look?
She might be quiet.
Withdrawn.
She might be hurting.
Or she might simply be waiting to know,
Will you come closer?
And really take your time here just approaching slowly.
Allowing your presence to speak before your words do.
And when you get really near to her,
Just pause for a moment and notice that little one.
Notice her body,
Her face,
Her cheeks.
Notice her special energy.
And again if any little judgments crop up or unwanted thoughts,
Stories,
Distraction.
Just saying hello and then redirecting yourself back to this really sacred,
Important second meeting with your inner child.
And now let us see that you're not just visiting.
You've come to learn how to soothe her.
Not with perfect words.
But with your care.
With your breath.
With your willingness to stay.
Sit near her now.
Or even beside her if she invites that.
And simply say,
You can say this aloud,
I'm here.
I see something hurts.
I want to understand what helps you.
Thank you,
Little one.
And let her respond in whatever way she knows how.
A glance.
A feeling.
A little tear.
Maybe just stillness.
Just being with that,
With her.
Really letting her feel your presence with her.
And you might ask,
What do you need most right now?
And wait.
Really wait.
You're not here to rush her into peace.
You're here to sit with her pain.
To really show her she's not alone in it anymore.
Let your energy be soft.
Let your body be a calm presence.
Yeah,
Let your breath be steady even if your heart feels full right now.
And if she lets you,
Really hold her.
Hold her with care.
With patience.
With love.
And hold her in the way that she's always wanted to be held by you.
And if she doesn't want to be held,
Then just let her feel the space that you're holding just by being close by.
And you might say something like,
It's okay.
I'm here now.
I'm not going anywhere,
Sweet one.
You're allowed to feel everything,
Darling.
This is how trust is built.
That deep,
Grounded,
Rooted inner trust.
Not in grand gestures.
But in quiet staying.
Yeah,
Let her really soak that in.
And let yourself feel what it's like to give this kind of care and love to your inner child without needing anything back.
You're learning to soothe her.
Not with control,
But with presence.
This is really important work.
When the moment feels complete,
Gently begin to say goodbye for now.
And let her know your return,
Not as a stranger,
But as someone she can really begin to trust.
And again,
You might say either inside yourself or aloud,
I'll keep showing up for you.
You're safe with me,
Darling.
I love you,
Baby girl.
Beginning now to walk back through the landscape.
Starting to feel the return to your own breath.
To your own body.
To this present moment.
And again,
You can start to bring some movement back into your body.
Perhaps wiggling your fingers and your toes and taking a deeper breath.
And when you're ready,
Gently opening your eyes.
And just taking a moment to relocate yourself in the space you're in,
In the here and now.
Perhaps just noticing two or three things you can see,
You can name them aloud or inside of yourself.
Just to reorient yourself back to this space and time.
And allowing your body to carry the imprint of what just happened.
It's big.
And remember,
You're learning.
And she feels it.
